what's on - DECEMBER 2021 community & charity Bereavement Café
Message the Facebook page for a call back Meets the last Thursday of every month
Cost: Free Contact: www.facebook.com/bereavementcafe If you're struggling with the loss of a loved one, contact The Bereavement Cafe to talk with qualified bereavement counsellors. All are welcome.
Bromley Mencap Services
Contact: 020 8466 0790 Helpline open Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm Email support: enquiries@bromleymencap.org www.bromleymencap.org.uk Call for advice and a friendly voice. Please phone our helpline should you require any support or need advice.
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Knitting Club
Knitting blankets, mittens & bonding hearts for Special Care Baby Units at PRUH and Kings College hospitals. 2pm-4pm on Wednesdays during term time Crofton Baptist Church, Orpington Contact: Lin Harewood 01689 877010 on Wednesdays Or email lincbc2020@outlook.com Anyone is welcome - you don’t have to be an experienced knitter. No need 2-aPly just come and make friends! We are knitters who natter so come and spin a yarn while you knit a yarn for a worthy cause. We won’t let reality get in the way of a good yarn!
Monday - Saturday, 9am-5pm
Contact: 0808 278 7898 www.bromleywell.org.uk Email: spa@bromleywell.org.uk Bromley Well provides help for you to stay emotionally and physically well and to remain independent. Bromley Well run free workshops (but you need to be registered).
Drop-in Cuppa & Chat for Seniors (over 60s)
7th Dec 2021 and forthcoming dates in 2022
10am-12pm Cost: Free Contact: 07891 403161 Email: admin@potentialmecoaching.org.uk www.potentialmecoaching.org.uk Join our last cuppa & chat group session for 2021. We have a choice of table activities for you to enjoy while you chat such as adult colouring, board games, playing cards, dominoes, crochet, knitting, seasonal crafts. making friends and staying socially active is quite easy if you’re willing to venture out and try new things. Contact us for more information.
Forget-Me-Not Survivors Of Suicide Loss Meets the first Thursday of every month
7.45pm - 9.45pm Cost: Free Contact: Sandra - 07519 105354 Email: sosl.orpington@gmail.com www.survivorsofsuicideloss.org.uk Twitter: @ForgetMeNotSoSl Forget-Me-Not offers support for all those affected by suicide loss. The group is self-led and informal, where you can connect with other survivors.
Remembering with St Christopher’s Sunday 5th December
4pm online Contact: 020 8768 4500 www.stchristophers.org.uk The Remembering with St Christopher’s event will take place online to remember people we love who are no longer with us.
12 Life in... Orpington December 2021
CHRISTMAS A Winter Concert
Sunday 5th December
3pm-5pm The Greenwood Centre, 4 High Street, Green Street Green, Orpington BR6 6BQ Cost: Adults £10, Children and Seniors £5. Contact: www.GSGAssociation.weebly.com The Grove Singers of London present a Winter Concert, raising funds for the Green Street Green Association. Prices include refreshments and a mince pie.
Community Carol Service Tuesday 14th December
7pm All Saints’ Church, Bark Hart Road, Orpington, BR6 0QD Email: allsaintsorpington@gmail.co.uk A traditional carol service, attended by the Mayor of Bromley, Cllr Russell L Mellor, at which we will also give thanks for all who serve the people of Bromley, whether in their elected offices, or in their work; employed or voluntary. The collection will go to the Mayor’s charities the Beckenham Parochial Charity and The Shipwrecked Mariners Society. The service will be followed by seasonal refreshments.
Valentine & Turner Annual Memorial Christmas Service Friday 10th December
7pm All Saints’ Church, Bark Hart Road, Orpington, BR6 0QD Contact: 01689 798448 All are invited and all are welcome to the annual Christmas Memorial Service to remember loved ones lost. It will be a very special evening with musicians, including a saxophonist and a choir. Refreshments provided.
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